He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. He will be buried like a donkeyThe phrase "He will be buried like a donkey" is a powerful metaphor that conveys disgrace and dishonor. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, burial practices were significant, reflecting one's honor and status. A proper burial was a sign of respect and dignity, while being buried like a donkey implies a lack of honor. Donkeys, considered lowly animals, were not given the dignity of a burial. This phrase suggests that the individual in question will not receive the respect typically afforded to the dead, highlighting the severity of their actions and the resulting divine judgment. The Hebrew root for "donkey" (חֲמוֹר, chamor) emphasizes the ignoble nature of this burial, contrasting sharply with the honor expected for a king or noble. dragged away
The imagery of being "dragged away" further emphasizes the ignominy of the situation. In the Hebrew context, the act of dragging a body signifies a lack of care and respect. This phrase suggests a forceful removal, indicating that the individual will be treated with contempt. Historically, this reflects the fate of those who were considered enemies or traitors, whose bodies were often disposed of without ceremony. The Hebrew verb סָחַב (sachab) conveys a sense of being pulled or hauled, often against one's will, underscoring the disgrace and helplessness of the individual. and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem
The phrase "and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem" completes the picture of utter disgrace. Jerusalem, the holy city, was the center of Jewish religious life and identity. To be cast outside its gates symbolizes exclusion from the community and from God's presence. In ancient times, the gates of a city were places of judgment and decision-making. Being thrown outside these gates indicates a rejection and a final judgment. The Hebrew verb הִשְׁלִיךְ (hishlik) means to throw or cast away, suggesting a deliberate act of discarding what is deemed worthless or cursed. This phrase serves as a stark warning of the consequences of disobedience and rebellion against God, emphasizing the seriousness of the prophetic message delivered by Jeremiah. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. He is often called the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the people's sin and the coming judgment. 2. JehoiakimThe king of Judah during the time of Jeremiah's prophecy. He was known for his wickedness and disobedience to God, leading to the prophecy of his disgraceful burial. 3. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, significant in biblical history as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. It is also the place where Jehoiakim's body would be discarded, symbolizing the rejection of his reign. 4. The Gates of JerusalemSymbolic of the city's entrance and exit points, often associated with judgment and decision-making. Being thrown outside the gates signifies disgrace and exclusion from the community. 5. Burial PracticesIn ancient Israel, proper burial was a sign of honor and respect. The prophecy of being buried like a donkey indicates a lack of dignity and respect, reserved for those who were considered cursed or dishonored. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceJehoiakim's fate serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. Disobedience leads to disgrace and judgment. The Importance of HumilityPride and arrogance, as demonstrated by Jehoiakim, can lead to one's downfall. Humility before God is essential for a life of honor and blessing. God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod's judgments are just and serve as a warning to others. His sovereignty ensures that justice is ultimately served, even when human leaders fail. The Value of a Godly LegacyUnlike Jehoiakim, who left a legacy of shame, believers are called to live in a way that honors God and leaves a positive impact on future generations. The Hope of RedemptionWhile this passage focuses on judgment, it also points to the hope of redemption for those who turn back to God. Repentance can restore what disobedience has broken. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the prophecy of Jehoiakim's burial reflect the broader theme of judgment in the book of Jeremiah? 2. In what ways can pride and arrogance lead to a person's downfall, as seen in the life of Jehoiakim? 3. How does the cultural significance of burial in ancient Israel enhance our understanding of this prophecy? 4. What lessons can we learn from Jehoiakim's life about the importance of leaving a godly legacy? 5. How can we apply the principles of humility and obedience in our daily lives to avoid the pitfalls of disobedience? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 24:1-6Provides historical context for Jehoiakim's reign and his rebellion against Babylon, which led to his downfall and the fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy. Deuteronomy 21:22-23Discusses the importance of proper burial in Israelite culture, highlighting the disgrace associated with being left unburied or improperly buried. Isaiah 14:19-20Offers a parallel example of a king who is denied a proper burial due to his wickedness, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment. People Babylonians, Coniah, David, Jehoiachin, Jehoiakim, Jeremiah, Josiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, ShallumPlaces Abarim, Babylon, Bashan, Gilead, Jerusalem, LebanonTopics Along, Ass, Beyond, Body, Burial, Buried, Cast, Dead, Donkey, Donkey's, Doors, Dragged, Drawn, Forth, Gates, Jerusalem, Outside, Placed, Pulled, Thence, ThrownDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 22:19 4633 donkey Jeremiah 22:13-19 9250 woe Jeremiah 22:17-19 5311 extortion
8716 dishonesty, examples Jeremiah 22:18-19 5241 burial Library The Life of Mr. James Mitchel.
Mr. James Mitchel[152] was educated at the university of Edinburgh, and was, with some other of his fellow-students, made master of arts anno 1656. Mr. Robert Leighton (afterwards bishop Leighton), being then principal of that college, before the degree was conferred upon them, tendered to them the national and solemn league and covenant; which covenants, upon mature deliberation, he took, finding nothing in them but a short compend of the moral law, binding to our duty towards God and towards …
John Howie—Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies)Columban.
THE wild districts of Ireland were occupied with convents, after the example of Patrick, and cultivated by the hard labour of the monks. The Irish convents were distinguished by their strict Christian discipline, their diligence and their zeal in the study of the Scriptures, and of science in general, as far as they had the means of acquiring it. Irish monks brought learning from Britain and Gaul, they treasured up this learning and elaborated it in the solitude of the convent, and they are said …
Augustus Neander—Light in the Dark Places "Hear the Word of the Lord, Ye Rulers of Sodom, Give Ear unto the Law of Our God, Ye People of Gomorrah,"
Isaiah i. 10, 11, &c.--"Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom, give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah," &c. It is strange to think what mercy is mixed with the most wrath like strokes and threatenings. There is no prophet whose office and commission is only for judgment, nay, to speak the truth, it is mercy that premises threatenings. The entering of the law, both in the commands and curses, is to make sin abound, that grace may superabound, so that both rods and threatenings …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning "If we Say that we have Fellowship with Him, and Walk in Darkness, we Lie,"
1 John i. 6.--"If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie," &c. That which is the sum of religion, sincerity, and a correspondency between profession and practice, is confirmed by reason, and much strengthened by nature itself, so that religion, reason, and nature, conspire in one, to hold out the beauty and comeliness of sincerity, and to put a note and character of infamy and deformity upon all hypocrisy and deceit, especially in the matters of religion. There is …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Joy
'The fruit of the Spirit is joy.' Gal 5:52. The third fruit of justification, adoption, and sanctification, is joy in the Holy Ghost. Joy is setting the soul upon the top of a pinnacle - it is the cream of the sincere milk of the word. Spiritual joy is a sweet and delightful passion, arising from the apprehension and feeling of some good, whereby the soul is supported under present troubles, and fenced against future fear. I. It is a delightful passion. It is contrary to sorrow, which is a perturbation …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Two Classes.
"Two men went up into the temple to pray."--Luke xvii. 10. I now want to speak of two classes: First, those who do not feel their need of a Saviour who have not been convinced of sin by the Spirit; and Second, those who are convinced of sin and cry, "What must I do to be saved?" All inquirers can be ranged under two heads: they have either the spirit of the Pharisee, or the spirit of the publican. If a man having the spirit of the Pharisee comes into an after-meeting, I know of no better portion …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It A Discourse of the House and Forest of Lebanon
OF THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. That part of Palestine in which the celebrated mountains of Lebanon are situated, is the border country adjoining Syria, having Sidon for its seaport, and Land, nearly adjoining the city of Damascus, on the north. This metropolitan city of Syria, and capital of the kingdom of Damascus, was strongly fortified; and during the border conflicts it served as a cover to the Assyrian army. Bunyan, with great reason, supposes that, to keep …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 "To what Purpose is the Multitude of Your Sacrifices unto Me? Saith the Lord,"
Isaiah i. 11.--"To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord," &c. This is the word he calls them to hear and a strange word. Isaiah asks, What mean your sacrifices? God will not have them. I think the people would say in their own hearts, What means the prophet? What would the Lord be at? Do we anything but what he commanded us? Is he angry at us for obeying him? What means this word? Is he not repealing the statute and ordinance he had made in Israel? If he had reproved …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Jewish Homes
It may be safely asserted, that the grand distinction, which divided all mankind into Jews and Gentiles, was not only religious, but also social. However near the cities of the heathen to those of Israel, however frequent and close the intercourse between the two parties, no one could have entered a Jewish town or village without feeling, so to speak, in quite another world. The aspect of the streets, the building and arrangement of the houses, the municipal and religious rule, the manners and customs …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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